Politics

Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda elected as Prime Minister of Nepal

He becomes the 24th Prime Minister in 26 years since the Himalayan nation adopted multi-party democracy in 1990 and the eighth since the 239-year-old monarchy was abolished eight years ago.

Aug 3, 2016

Sonia Gandhi shifted from Army RR Hospital to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

The Congress president had taken ill on Tuesday during campaigning ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Aug 3, 2016

Bhagwant Mann barred from Lok Sabha until probe against him is over

A nine-member committee is probing the incident of the AAP MP videographing Parliament's security positions and posting it online.

Aug 3, 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the Make in India Week function, in Mumbai on Feb. 17, 2016.

I am the chief minister of 'Akhand Maharashtra,' Devendra Fadnavis tells Shiv Sena

Though the BJP and the Shiv Sena rule Maharashtra in coalition, they are at odds over a variety of issues.

Aug 3, 2016

Sonia Gandhi leads Congress road show in Narendra Modi's constituency Varanasi

The grand old party of India has roped in political strategist Prashant Kishor to chart out its poll strategy in the state.

Aug 2, 2016

West Bengal name change opens floodgates of jokes on social media

The state plans to rename itself Bangla or Bongo in Bengali, and Bengal in English.

Aug 2, 2016

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee during a Trinamool Congress meeting in Kolkata on Dec 12, 2015

West Bengal to be renamed to Bangla or Bongo in Bengali, and Bengal in English; here's why

The state assembly will hold a special session to bring this change into effect, said a minister.

Aug 2, 2016

Andhra Pradesh: Normal life hit after YSR Congress calls for bandh over special status to state

The Aug. 2 bandh was organised in protest against the Centre's refusal to give special status to the state.

Aug 2, 2016

Sacrificing Anandiben Patel won't save BJP in Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi

Patel's resignation from the chief minister's post comes in the wake of protests in the state against atrocities on Dalits.

Aug 2, 2016

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, on May 16, 2016.

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel resigns, citing age

Her resignation comes amid recent protests by Dalits over alleged atrocities by Gau Rakshak (cow protection) activists against them.

Aug 1, 2016

US Presidential Elections 2016: Will nude photos of Melania harm Donald Trump's campaign?

Several nude photos of Republican candidate Trump's wife Melania, from her modelling days, are surfacing on various media.

Aug 1, 2016

AIADMK chief Jayalalitha sacks MP Sasikala Pushpa after she slapped DMK's Tiruchi Siva

Sasikala had slapped Siva at Delhi's IGI Airport on Friday, July 30.

Aug 1, 2016

Karnataka bandh: What is the Mahadayi water verdict row?

Learn everything you need to know about the Mahadayi water verdict row.

Jul 30, 2016

Mahadayi water verdict row: Karnataka bandh affects Bangalore; vehicles go off roads as protesters surface and rain returns

Most areas in the city wore a deserted look as many establishments remained shut for most part of the day.

Jul 30, 2016

Reports expose grey market of arms trafficking worth â‚¬1.2 billion fueling the Syrian war [Video]

Lack of accountability shows the flourishing arms trade is causing serious human rights violations as arms reach terrorist organisations.

Jul 29, 2016

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Politics

Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda elected as Prime Minister of Nepal

Sonia Gandhi shifted from Army RR Hospital to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Bhagwant Mann barred from Lok Sabha until probe against him is over

I am the chief minister of 'Akhand Maharashtra,' Devendra Fadnavis tells Shiv Sena

Sonia Gandhi leads Congress road show in Narendra Modi's constituency Varanasi

West Bengal name change opens floodgates of jokes on social media

West Bengal to be renamed to Bangla or Bongo in Bengali, and Bengal in English; here's why

Andhra Pradesh: Normal life hit after YSR Congress calls for bandh over special status to state

Sacrificing Anandiben Patel won't save BJP in Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel resigns, citing age

US Presidential Elections 2016: Will nude photos of Melania harm Donald Trump's campaign?

AIADMK chief Jayalalitha sacks MP Sasikala Pushpa after she slapped DMK's Tiruchi Siva

Karnataka bandh: What is the Mahadayi water verdict row?

Mahadayi water verdict row: Karnataka bandh affects Bangalore; vehicles go off roads as protesters surface and rain returns

Reports expose grey market of arms trafficking worth â‚¬1.2 billion fueling the Syrian war [Video]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]